An Open Letter To The President

                                                                                                              July 2, 2018

                                                                                                           Sinabaan, Sta. Catalina Ilocos Sur

Mr. Rodrigo Roa Duterte

President of the Republic of the Philippines

Malacañang Palace

Good day Mr. President,

    Sir, I am truly grateful and honored to have the privelege to write a simple letter for you. As a high school student, I saw how you won overwhelmingly over your rivals. Your victory had become the source of golden oppurtunities for the Filipino citizens. 

     As time passes by, you were able to implement numerous programs that provided more access to the poor. And more importantly,sir, you have enforced a war against illegal drug that has resulted  to many life killings that were able to destroy dreams.  Mr. President I am in full support of your goal to eradicate this drug problem here in our country but as a concerned citizen, I am slowly noticing  that most of the victims are the poor people whom you had promised to help and protect from poverty. Sir, during your State of the Nation Address, you became our new source of strength and hope for promise that change is coming. May this change that you are talking about can give numerous benefits to our society.

     Like everyone's hope and desire, I want that Filipinos must live in a nation where there is peace and where there is a slowly but living progress. I really hope that you can continue poviding services and  programs that can contribute to our country's progress.

     Hand in hand together, may we enclasp unity, firmness and a progressive country. Thank you and God bless Mr. President.

Sincerely yours,

Median Bernice D. Quintua

Why Do We Celebrate Independence Day?

 

 "Independence Day" or also known as "Araw ng Kalayaan" is one of the most historical event here in the Philippines. It is a considered as a holiday during the 12th day of June. This is to celebrate the country's independence from the colonization of the Spanish govern for almost more than three centuries.

    We all know that June 12 is considered as a holiday nationwide. Therefore, the government offices, schools and are closed in order for us to celebrate as a whole nation. Other establishments are also included in cooperation with the remarkable display of our National flag in all public places, houses and other private buildings.

    But amidst of all of these actions, do Filipinos really know what they are celebrating for?

    We Filipinos must always remember that behind this freedom and democracy that we have right now are the hard works, sacrifices, and lives of our dear Filipinos. Filipinos who fought for our country amidst of all the battles that they barely won.

We must all keep in our minds that Independence Day is not only a holiday for us to celebrate but it is a time in which we must reflect and celebrate wholeheartedly  the real essence of our country's declaration of independence by reminiscing and honoring our heroes who devoted and sacrificed their own lives to fought for our nation's liberty from cruelty and colonization.

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